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Scarab Larva - Cotinis nitida
Copyright © 2006 Matthew Roth

Scarab Larva - Cotinis nitida
Mountville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
May 20, 2006
Size: 35mm long
I think this it the larva of Cotinis nitida. Is there any way to confirm? Thanks!
Contributed by Matthew Roth on 8 June, 2006 - 9:02am
Last updated 10 February, 2007 - 8:23am

raster pattern
see here for details
… Phillip Harpootlian, 8 June, 2006 - 11:45am

 
Thanks!
I'll check my specimen.
… Matthew Roth, 8 June, 2006 - 5:48pm

 
Yes
I checked this specimen and it is Cotinis nitida. Thanks for your help.
… Matthew Roth, 26 June, 2006 - 5:00pm

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